A senior attorney in the firm's Kalamazoo office, Keith A. Peterson recently joined Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest's oldest and largest law firms, as an member of its Banking, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice Group.

"With his background as an in-house banking attorney, Keith has exceptional skills and knowledge to service his clients," said Douglas C. Bernstein, Plunkett Cooney's Banking, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice Group Leader. "His professionalism and complete understanding of how financial institutions function makes him an attorney we are fortunate to have as part of our banking practice group."

An attorney with over 27 years experience in private and in-house corporate law department practice, Peterson represents clients in the areas of creditors' rights, bankruptcy and commercial litigation.

Before joining Plunkett Cooney, Peterson was employed by PNC Bank, National Association (formerly National City Bank) for over 22 years where he served as Assistant General Counsel and Creditors' Rights Practice Chair managing legal services for commercial lending and workout groups in the bank's national markets.

An AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Peterson has written and lectured on contract law and negotiable instruments. From 1995 to 1997, he was a presenter for the Lawyers' Bar Review in Indiana, lecturing on negotiable instruments.

Peterson is admitted to practice in Michigan, as well as in the state and federal courts in Indiana. He received his law and undergraduate degrees from Valparaiso University.

The members of Plunkett Cooney's Banking, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Practice Group have represented banks, savings and loan associations, mortgage companies, credit unions and finance companies for over 25 years. Members of the group have nearly 110 years of combined experience as in-house bank counsel prior to joining the firm.

Established in October 1989, the firm's Kalamazoo office provides an array of financial and litigation services to public and private sector clients. The firm's Kalamazoo attorneys represent municipalities and other public entities, commercial clients and policyholders in state and federal court litigation. The Kalamazoo office is also home to some of western Michigan's most experienced banking attorneys who advise and defend financial institutions in a variety of areas, including loan origination, loan restructuring and workouts, acquisition of new banking powers and litigation.

Established in 1913, Plunkett Cooney employs nearly 160 attorneys in nine Michigan cities, Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm, which provides a range of transactional and litigation defense services, has achieved the highest rating (AV) awarded by Martindale-Hubbell.

For more information about Keith A. Peterson joining Plunkett Cooney, contact the firm\'s Practice Development Manager John E. Cornwell at (248) 901-4008.

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